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2015 WISCONSIN STATE PATROL – A PREMIER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY

Annual Report

Governor Scott Walker

Secretary Mark Gottlieb, P.E.

Superintendent Stephen Fitzgerald

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Wisconsin State Patrol 2015 Annual Report

Mission, Vision and Values _________________________________________________________________________________ 1

Superintendent’s Message _________________________________________________________________________________ 2

Regions Map ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3

Executive Command Team _________________________________________________________________________________ 4

Activity at a Glance ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 5

New Colonel Appointed _____________________________________________________________________________________ 6

WLEA Contract Settlement _________________________________________________________________________________ 6

Approval for Annual Recruit Classes ____________________________________________________________________ 6

Budget ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7

Motor Carrier Enforcement ________________________________________________________________________________ 7

Bureau of Transportation Safety _________________________________________________________________________ 8

VoIP Telephone System _____________________________________________________________________________________ 8

MACH and MACH CAD _______________________________________________________________________________________ 8

Deployment of Patrol Rifles _______________________________________________________________________________ 9

Deployment of Tasers ______________________________________________________________________________________ 10

Fleet _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10

MAPSS Initiative _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 10

Scheduling, Residency and Assignments ______________________________________________________________ 11

Dignitary Protection ________________________________________________________________________________________ 11

Honor Guard __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12

Noteworthy Events __________________________________________________________________________________________ 12

Division Awards _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 13

Wall of Honor _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14

Trooper Trevor Casper ____________________________________________________________________________________ 16

Promotions and Retirements ____________________________________________________________________________ 17


Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission, Vision and Values

Mission To promote highway safety and enhance the quality of life for all Wisconsin

citizens and visitors by providing and supporting professional, competent and

compassionate law enforcement services.

Vision People serving people with dignity and respect… enhancing a quality highway

safety environment.

Values Accountability

Being responsible to our governing body, the citizens we serve and each other.

Attitude

Being positive, supportive and proactive in our words and actions.

Compassion

Showing empathy, consideration, care and courtesy to our customers.

Excellence

Consistently performing at the highest possible level.

Integrity

Providing our customers with the basis for trust, accountability and respect.

Loyalty

Demonstrating respect and support for the administration, our organization and

each other.

Professionalism

Consistently demonstrating the highest level of leadership, work ethic, appearance

and demeanor.

Teamwork

We value people working together to achieve a common goal and creating

partnerships to enhance our effectiveness.


Regions Map

Superintendent’s Message

2015 was an extremely challenging year for the Division of State

Patrol. The tragic loss of Trooper Trevor Casper had a profound

impact on the men and women of this agency. If not for the heroic

actions of Trooper Casper on March 24, 2015, a ruthless criminal

may well have gone on to harm others. Words cannot express the

sympathy that the members of the entire Department of

Transportation have for Trevor’s family in the loss of their son. We

must vow, as an agency, to always honor Trevor’s sacrifice and the

commitment that he made to uphold his duty as a police officer, as a

Wisconsin State Trooper.

As I reflect on the Division during 2015, I am very optimistic about

the direction it is headed. There were a number of significant

challenges and changes that occurred during the course of the year.

The approval of the WLEA contract was significant to address pay

issues for our troopers and inspectors. Legislative approval to

conduct annual recruit class training was instrumental in our ability to fill vacancies and work toward

maintaining full staffing levels. With the support of the DOT Secretary, we continue to provide our troopers

and inspectors with the necessary equipment they need to perform their work.

The DOT Survey helped our Division identify issues that impact our personnel, professionally and personally.

As a result, changes were made to scheduling, use of vacation on weekends and residency requirements, to

improve the balance between life and work. In addition, efforts to improve communication throughout the

Division is critical to ensure timely sharing of information and clear expectations are being delivered to all

personnel.

Our primary mission, as an agency, is highway safety. In 2015, there was a significant increase in the number

of highway fatalities in the state compared to the previous year. As a premier traffic law enforcement agency,

we need to do all that we can to ensure our efforts are addressing driver behaviors that are contributing to

fatal traffic crashes. Accountability needs to be our Division’s message, going forward. We must hold the

motoring public accountable for actions that hinder highway safety. Also, we must be willing to hold ourselves

accountable to the citizens of Wisconsin who have an expectation that we are doing everything that we can to

make our highways safe, through education, enforcement and visibility.

All members of the Division, sworn and civilian, play an integral part in our agency’s ability to meet the

overarching goal of highway safety. 2016 will undoubtedly present challenges for the Division and the

Department of Transportation. However, I am confident that the men and women of the Wisconsin State

Patrol will meet these challenges and live up to the expectations of the citizens of the state.

Sincerely,

Stephen G. Fitzgerald, Superintendent

WISCONSIN STATE PATROL


Regions Map

Regions Map


Executive Command Team

Executive Command Team


Activity at a Glance


Activity at a glance 2015 Total Sworn Officers 417

Traffic Stops 213,624

Traffic Citations

Speeding 47,979

Safety Belts 18,370

Total Citations Issued 114,930

Drug/Alcohol Related Traffic Offenses

2,487

Traffic Warnings 225,668

Motorist Assists 36,150

Arrests

Criminal Interdiction / Controlled Substances

2,323

Warrant Arrests 1,431

Probation/Parole Holds 347

Non-traffic Arrests 617

Probation/Parole Contacts 2,305

Crash Investigations 4,486

Technical Reconstruction Cases

Criminal Reconstruction Cases 186

Non-criminal Traffic Recon Cases 191

Crime Scene Mapping Cases 64

Total 441

Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety & Weight Enforcement

Total CMV Inspections 31,483

Unsafe commercial motor vehicle drivers ordered out-of-service

2,500

Unsafe commercial motor vehicles ordered out-of-service

6,374

Commercial Motor Vehicles Weighed (Total)

4,611,094

Static Scales 279,339

Weigh-in-motion 4,329,124

Portable Scales 2,631

Post-Crash MCSAP Inspections 501

Safety Reviews

Compliance Reviews 118

New Entrant Program Reviews 692

Wisconsin State Patrol Academy

Participants in State Patrol Academy Training Courses and Programs

6,284

Bureau of Transportation Safety

Federal Funding Disbursed Traffic Safety Program Grants

$9,139,250



New Colonel Appointed

Brian Rahn joined the Wisconsin State Patrol in 1990 after serving with the WI

Department of Corrections for 4 years. He began his State Patrol career as a

trooper assigned to Jackson County. He later worked as a trooper in Washington

and Dodge Counties. Brian was promoted to Sergeant in August of 1998 and was

assigned to Dodge County. From June 2003 through December 2006, Brian took

a leave of absence from the State Patrol to serve as Sheriff for the Washington

County Sheriff ’s Department. He returned to the State Patrol in January of 2007.

Brian was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to the Statewide Traffic

Operations Center in Milwaukee where he served until being promoted to

Captain in 2010 serving as the Region Commander of the Northeast Region,

Fond du Lac Post. During July 2011, Brian was promoted to Major and served as

the Director for the Bureau of Public Security and Communications and later as

the Director for the Bureau of Field Operations in Madison. In July 2014, Major Rahn was promoted to

Lieutenant Colonel. In May 2015, he was appointed as Colonel, and serves as the Deputy Superintendent for

the Division of State Patrol at Central Headquarters in Madison. Colonel Rahn is also a graduate of the 242nd

session of the FBI National Academy.

WLEA Contract Settlement

Members of the WLEA and the State of Wisconsin mutually agreed upon a contract.

The agreement will help with recruitment and retention of future troopers and

inspectors. The contract is effective retroactively to July 1, 2013.

Approval for Annual Recruit Classes

The 2015-2017 biennium budget provides monies in FY 16 and FY 17 to fund an annual State Patrol recruit class. The allocations will fund costs associated with preparing for and conducting recruit classes of up to 30 cadets. The additional troopers and inspectors will help to improve the safety of Wisconsin highways. Trooper and inspector duties include patrolling state highways to monitor the safe movement of vehicles, providing assistance after crashes and escorting overweight/oversized vehicles to prevent significant road damage. Additionally, having more troopers and inspectors will minimize the need for costly overtime to keep pace with the steady attrition within the sworn ranks of the State Patrol.

Colonel Brian K. Rahn



Budget

The State Patrol’s operating budget for

2015 was about $80,000,000. Of that, nearly

80% was allocated for salaries and fringe

benefits. The other disbursements were:

Permanent Property ...... 1.90% Data Processing ............... 1.35% Fleet Services .................... 7.54% Materials & Supplies ...... 2.05% Contractual Services ...... 4.48% Travel/Training ............... 1.05% Matching Funds................ 1.47%

Motor Carrier Enforcement

The State Patrol will continue to reduce the number of commercial motor vehicle crashes through its statewide initiatives and objectives in addition to the national program elements as identified in the 2014 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan (CVSP). Wisconsin’s motor carrier crash experience, by quarter through Q4 FFY 2015, has trended downward as it relates to the total number of large truck crashes from the previous five years. For FFY 2015, the State Patrol focused attention on corridors that had planned construction

projects or in work zones concentrating on the top 15 counties that had experienced the highest number of crashes in construction or work zones. A commitment to implementing advanced technologies to assist officers with motor carrier enforcement have been implemented. Of the commercial motor vehicle inspections, numbers show that approximately 25% were done as a Level 1, 47% as a Level 2, and 27% as a Level 3.



Commercial Motor Vehicles

Bureau of Transportation Safety

A detailed report is available at:

http://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/safety/education/frms-

pubs/HSP%202015.pdf

VoIP Telephone System

In an effort to reduce telecommunications costs and to provide our customers with better access to the

agency, the State Patrol is in the process of transitioning from a conventional digital telephone system to a

Voice over IP (VoIP) system. As a part of the new telephone platform, a single toll-

free telephone number has been established for the entire Division. Central

Headquarters in Madison and the Academy were the first offices to convert to the

new system. The remainder of the Regions and the Safety and Weight Facilities

(SWEFs) are expected to transition to the VoIP system in 2016. A cost savings of

about 61% over the current conventional system is anticipated with the full

implementation of VoIP.

MACH and MACH CAD

Mobile Architecture for Communications Handling (MACH) is a

communications software that features automatic vehicle location,

silent dispatching, secure car-to-car messaging, in-car mapping and

the ability to query the Wisconsin Transaction of Information for

Management of Enforcement (TIME) system. Managed by the

Wisconsin State Patrol and funded cooperatively with the Wisconsin

Department of Natural Resources, MACH has over 3,300 users from

over 130 state, county, tribal, city and local public safety agencies

across Wisconsin.

MACH allows public safety user agencies to seamlessly and securely

share information.

http://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/safety/education/frms-pubs/HSP%202015.pdf

http://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/safety/education/frms-pubs/HSP%202015.pdf



This ability enhances cooperation and coordination during

daily activities, large scale planned events, and in response to

emergencies. MACH information is shared with the State

Traffic Operations Center (STOC) as well as with external

partners including Wisconsin Emergency Management and

the Wisconsin National Guard.

MACH software runs on laptop computers used in patrol

vehicles, boats, airplanes and in mobile command posts. At

fixed locations, MACH is used by dispatchers in

communication centers and by support and command staff in

Emergency Operations Centers.

In December of 2015, the Wisconsin State Patrol transitioned

from the use of a legacy computer aided dispatch (CAD) software to the use of MACH CAD statewide.

MACH information is shared with other divisions within DOT and external partners such as Wisconsin Emergency Management for viewing at the State Emergency Operations Center. More information is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io-eLDgNct0

Deployment of Patrol Rifles

The Division of State Patrol issued M-16 patrol rifles to all sworn staff.

325 M-16 A2 rifles were obtained from the federal government’s 1033

program. The supplement to the patrol rifle inventory was enough to

supply all sworn officers. In an effort to better prepare troopers and

inspectors for today’s security risks, the M-16 rifles

will augment the sidearm and shotgun currently

carried by all sworn officers. An intense training

program at the State Patrol Academy was implemented

ensuring that all sworn staff met the qualification

standards as designated by Wisconsin Law

Enforcement Training and Standards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io-eLDgNct0



Deployment of Tasers During the past 20 years, new technologies have emerged that offer officers more

effective control over resistive suspects with fewer and/or less serious injuries.

Conducted electrical weapons (CEW) such as the Taser have become an

effective tool used by law enforcement officers. Tasers were introduced as less-

lethal weapons for use to subdue fleeing, belligerent, or potentially dangerous

people, who would have otherwise been subjected to potential injuries due to limited

options. Tasers are a new tool in the use of force continuum tool box for officers. All sworn

officers of the Wisconsin State Patrol have been trained in the use of and issued the Taser X26P.

Fleet

The State Patrol maintains a fleet inventory of 486 cruisers for sworn officers. Of that, 292 are marked cruisers and 194 are unmarked cruisers. The State Patrol maintains a fleet of 14 motorcycles which are used for patrol, special details and dignitary motorcades. During FY15, officers traveled about 10.5 million miles. The fleet is migrating to SUVs and all-wheel drive vehicles to provide officers with more efficiency during inclement weather. Currently 38% of the fleet are all-wheel drive vehicles. Initial radio and emergency lighting equipment is installed at the Fleet Installation Center in Madison. Vehicle striping and markings were

reconfigured in 2015, which placed WI State Patrol cruisers 5th in the 2015 American Association of State Troopers (AAST) best-looking cruisers competition.

MAPSS Initiative

The State Patrol maintains a commitment to report regularly on a set of

performance measures to support WisDOT’s five strategic core goals: Mobility,

Accountability, Preservation, Safety and Service (MAPSS). Published reports

focus on 23 separate measures identified as highest priorities to show

responsible stewardship of transportation systems and funds. Many of the

critical scorecard measures have seen significant improvements over

the years. The State Patrol continues to do its part to progressively

achieve MAPSS performance goals. The latest MAPSS Quarterly Report

and the interactive WisDOT web pages provide details of each performance

metric. This information is located at: http://www.mapss.wi.gov

http://www.mapss.wi.gov/



Scheduling, Residency and Assignments

To better facilitate staff resource allocations, a 56 consecutive day published schedule was implemented for sworn and dispatcher staff. It replaced a 28 consecutive day

published schedule. It allows for greater flexibility for the staff as it relates to projected schedules and time-off requests. An

added benefit over the previous 28 day schedule is that represented sworn officers are allotted three weekends off

per 56 day schedule period instead of one weekend off per each 28 day schedule. Additionally, represented sworn staff were given a new option to select six vacation

days on weekends.

Residency requirements for

non-supervisory sworn officers was

increased from 15 miles to 25 miles. All assignments for non-supervisory sworn employees were changed from sector assignments to county assignments. This will give troopers and inspectors more latitude when establishing residency and is a positive step to providing law enforcement services more efficiently and effectively.

Dignitary Protection

The Dignitary Protection Unit was busy throughout the year. A main focus was the protection of Governor Scott Walker, especially during his presidential bid. The unit was kept busy providing security for the state’s chief executive in-state, nationally and internationally.

Honor Guard



Honor Guard

The Honor Guard Unit (HGU) was kept busy posting colors at functions statewide. HGU participated in the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial in Madison, the National Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony in Washington D.C., Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers games, State Patrol and outside agency events, funerals for State Patrol and other law enforcement agencies both within and outside the State of Wisconsin. In 2015, the HGU began a tradition of laying a wreath and paying respects to State Patrol officers who had lost their lives during the performance of their duties. They visited the grave sites of all six Wisconsin troopers who have died in the line of duty. The Honor Guard transitioned to new uniforms. A “choker” collar jacket replaced the traditional Class A dress blouse.

Noteworthy Events

Although members of the State Patrol participate daily in events and special details, there were a number of successful events that the staff takes special pride. A few of noteworthy mention are:

2015 EAA in Oshkosh, WI

2015 PGA in Kohler, WI

2015 Farm Technology Days in Sun Prairie, WI

Numerous sporting events such as the UW-Madison Badger football games, the Milwaukee Brewers games and the Green Bay Packers games.

Significant critical incidents such as Presidential motorcades, protests at the State Capitol, demonstrations in Madison and Milwaukee, forest fires, major winter snow storms, tornado and other weather-related responses, disaster exercises, and the WI State Fair, are to name only but a few…


Division Awards

Division Awards

Types of awards:

Medal of Valor Award: recognizes actions taken by an employee who has demonstrated valor, courage or bravery to a high degree beyond the normal expectations of an individual.

Purple Heart Award: recognizes an employee who was seriously injured or wounded or who lost his or her life while in the performance of duty.

Meritorious Service Award: recognizes and employee who place himself or herself at risk of injury while exceeding the expectations of his or her duties.

Commendable Service Award: recognizes an employee who performs a highly creditable act above and beyond the normal job expectations or recognizes accomplishments that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the State Patrol and enhances the professional image to the public we serve.

Lifesaving Award: recognizes an employee who performs a lifesaving effort.

Unit Citation Award: Recognizes all members of a work unit or group of employees who have collectively exhibited a

significant team effort that directly resulted in an outstanding accomplishment or successful achievement of a division

goal.

The Division awards ceremony was held September 28, 2015 in Madison. 18 awards were presented to State

Patrol employees in a reverent ceremony attended

by Governor Walker.

The Honor Guard received a Unit Citation. Troopers

Borostowski, Frantal and Schick received LIFESAVING

awards. Sergeant Tape, Law Enforcement

Dispatchers Swinford, Keough, Schneider and

Thone were recognized for COMMENDABLE SERVICE.

Troopers N. Erickson and Hester were recognized

for MERITORIOUS SERVICE.

Captain Burrell, Sergeant Hyer and Trooper Justmann

received MEDALS OF VALOR. A MEDAL OF VALOR was posthumously presented to Trooper

Trevor Casper for his actions and exceptional heroism, bravery, competence

and valor March 24, 2015. Trooper Casper confronted and exchanged gun

fire with a bank robbery and homicide suspect. During the exchange of

gunfire initiated by the suspect, Trooper Casper was mortally wounded. The

suspect was killed by Trooper Casper during the gunfire exchange. Trooper

Casper was also posthumously awarded the Division of State Patrol Purple

Heart.

18 people were recognized by the Wisconsin State Patrol for

their assistance provided during and after the incident that

resulted in Trooper Casper’s line of duty death. The families of

three fallen officers who sacrificed their lives in the line of

duty prior to the establishment of the Division of State Patrol

Purple Heart were presented with the PURPLE HEART. The

officers were: Trooper Donald Pederson, E.O.W. August 26,

1972, Trooper Gary Powless, E.O.W. May 18, 1980 and Trooper

Deborah McMenamin, E.O.W. October 26, 1989.


In Memoriam

Wall of Honor

All gave some; some gave all… Howard William Osterkamp

In honor of the officers of the Wisconsin State Patrol who lost their lives while in the performance of their

duties, a Wall of Honor display was posted at each of the Posts, the Academy and at Central Headquarters. It

serves as a memorial to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We will not forget them.


In Memoriam


In Memoriam

Trooper Trevor Casper End of Watch: March 24, 2015

We mourned the loss of Wisconsin State Trooper Trevor Casper, who died while faithfully serving

his community and the State of Wisconsin on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 after being shot while

confronting a bank robbery and murder suspect. On his first solo assignment, Trooper Casper was

shot and killed in Fond du Lac. He was the youngest police officer killed in the line of duty in

Wisconsin history and the youngest sworn member of the Wisconsin State Patrol to die in the line of

duty.

Trooper Casper’s sacrifice will never be forgotten; may he rest in peace.

Born ......................................... May 21, 1993 Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Died ......................................... March 24, 2015 (age 21) Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

WSP Number ...................... 2605

Radio Call Number .......... 346

Rank ........................................ State Patrol Trooper

Length of Service ............. 8 months

Website .................................. www.troopercasper.org

http://www.troopercasper.org/


Promotions and Retirements

Promotions and Retirements 2015 brought promotions for 20 sworn officers and 6 civilian employees. 27 sworn officers and 8 civilian

personnel concluded their careers with the Wisconsin State Patrol and retired from state service during 2015.

Congratulations to all!

Promotions Retirements Sworn Sworn

Brian Rahn ............................................................... Colonel

J.D. Lind ................................................. Lieutenant Colonel

Charles Teasdale ......................................................... Major

Nicholas Wanink ......................................................... Major

Anthony Burrell ....................................................... Captain

Steven Krueger ........................................................ Captain

Paul Matl ................................................................. Captain

Ryan Chaffee ...................................................... Lieutenant

Nathan Clarke ..................................................... Lieutenant

Ricky Fitzgerald ................................................... Lieutenant

Jeramy Foster ..................................................... Lieutenant

Adrian Logan....................................................... Lieutenant

Nicholas Betts ........................................................ Sergeant

Kirk Danielson ........................................................ Sergeant

Daniel Diedrich ...................................................... Sergeant

Dean Haigh ............................................................ Sergeant

Jason Holtz............................................................. Sergeant

Andrew Hyer.......................................................... Sergeant

Craig Larson ........................................................... Sergeant

Bradley Ocain ........................................................ Sergeant

Benjamin Mendez, Jr. .................................................... Colonel

Darren Price ...................................................................... Major

Jeffrey Frenette ............................................................. Captain

Nick Scorcio ................................................................... Captain

William Daniels ......................................................... Lieutenant

Christopher Neuman ................................................ Lieutenant

Robert Defrang ............................................................ Sergeant

Gene LeSueur ............................................................... Sergeant

Michael Newton .......................................................... Sergeant

Steven Tape ................................................................. Sergeant

Jeffrey Arnold ................................................................Trooper

Arden Asp ......................................................................Trooper

Dennis Bedish ................................................................Trooper

James Binder ..................................................................Trooper

Robert Fochs ..................................................................Trooper

Catherine Frey ...............................................................Trooper

Joan German ..................................................................Trooper

Eugene Johnson .............................................................Trooper

Gary Markowski .............................................................Trooper

Carl Schultz ....................................................................Trooper

David Hernke .............................................................. Inspector

Ricky Nowack .............................................................. Inspector

Donna Rooney ............................................................ Inspector

Gwen Schneider .......................................................... Inspector

Ruth Tiry ..................................................................... Inspector

James Vieth ................................................................. Inspector

Sandra Vosen .............................................................. Inspector

Civilian Civilian

Tina BonDurant ......................................... Grants Specialist

Theresa Nelson .......................................... Grants Specialist

Susan Pierstorff ... Law Enforcement Dispatcher Supervisor

Mark Rasmussen .............................Comm Tech Supervisor

Paul Schulz, Sr. ................................................. IS Supervisor

Denice Staff ......... Law Enforcement Dispatcher Supervisor

Robert Clark .............................. Facility Maintenance Specialist

Bernard Coxhead ........................................... Grants Supervisor

Rebecca Grangaard .... Law Enforcement Dispatcher Supervisor

Carl Guse .................................................... Frequency Specialist

Dennis Johnson ................................................ Grants Specialist

Janelle Paske .................................... Motor Carrier Investigator

Gregory Patzer ................................................. Grants Specialist

Geoffrey Snyder ..................................................... IS Supervisor


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